{"product_id":"teasle-dipsacus-fullonum-wildflower","title":"Teasle \"Dipsacus Fullonum\" Wildflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTEASLE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDipsacus fullonum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAvailable here in a 9cms pot garden ready. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDipsacus fullonum\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewild teasel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecommon teasel\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of those plants that looks architectural, slightly medieval, and absolutely beloved by wildlife. \u003cstrong\u003eDipsacus fullonum\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewild teasel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecommon teasel\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of those plants that looks architectural, slightly medieval, and absolutely beloved by wildlife. A biennial wildflower native to Europe and naturalised widely across the UK. In year one it forms a basal rosette; in year two it rockets upward into a tall, spiny, dramatic plant with distinctive cone shaped flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTypically\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes taller in rich soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpright, stiff stems with small backward‑pointing spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, lance‑shaped, often joined in pairs around the stem forming a little “cup” that holds rainwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom mid‑ to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple‑lilac (occasionally white).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers open in rings around the cone, giving a banded effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard, bristly, and very ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersist through winter and are excellent for dried arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🐦 Wildlife Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where teasel shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoldfinches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadore the seeds and will visit repeatedly in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflock to the flowers in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water‑holding leaf cups may support small insects and micro‑habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌼 Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fussy — clay, chalk, loam, even poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers moist but well‑drained ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFully hardy in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf‑seeds freely; remove seed heads if you want to limit spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall stems may need staking in exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌾 Uses in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheight and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and naturalistic borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecut or dried arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect if you want to attract birds without feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTypically\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes taller in rich soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpright, stiff stems with small backward‑pointing spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, lance‑shaped, often joined in pairs around the stem forming a little “cup” that holds rainwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom mid‑ to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple‑lilac (occasionally white).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers open in rings around the cone, giving a banded effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard, bristly, and very ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersist through winter and are excellent for dried arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🐦 Wildlife Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoldfinches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadore the seeds and will visit repeatedly in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflock to the flowers in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water‑holding leaf cups may support small insects and micro‑habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌼 Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fussy — clay, chalk, loam, even poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers moist but well‑drained ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFully hardy in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf‑seeds freely; remove seed heads if you want to limit spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall stems may need staking in exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌾 Uses in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheight and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and naturalistic borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecut or dried arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect if you want to attract birds without feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Country Nursey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58534859506009,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/0106\/5561\/files\/teasle2.jpg?v=1783545434","url":"https:\/\/littlecountrynursery.myshopify.com\/products\/teasle-dipsacus-fullonum-wildflower","provider":"Little Country Nursey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}